A simple method to prevent calcium embolization during aortic valve surgery

Eugenio Neri; Thomas Toscano; Giacomo Frati; Gianni Capannini; Federico Bizzarri; Carlo Sassi

A simple method to prevent calcium embolization during aortic valve surgery

Eugenio Neri, Thomas Toscano, Giacomo Frati, Gianni Capannini, Federico Bizzarri, Carlo Sassi

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Abstract

Calcium embolization is a potential complication of aortic valve surgery. Handling and débridement of calcified structures may lead to dislodgment of particles, which can fall into the left ventricular chamber. With restoration of the heartbeat, these particles are ejected into the systemic circulation, with subsequent peripheral or coronary embolism. We have developed a simple and safe method to prevent this condition; in our practice, we have found this method to be very effective.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	320-321
Number of pages	2
Journal	Texas Heart Institute Journal
Volume	28
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 2001

Keywords

Aortic valve/surgery
Calcinosis/surgery
Cardiac surgical procedures/instrumentation
Embolism/prevention & control
Heart catheterization
Heart valve diseases/surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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A simple method to prevent calcium embolization during aortic valve surgery

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